The Great Wall: The story of 4,000 miles of earth and stone that turned a nation into a fortress (Wonders of the World Book)

Name: The Great Wall: The story of 4,000 miles of earth and stone that turned a nation into a fortress (Wonders of the World Book)
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Book Synopsis: Imagine a wall 30 feet high, a wall thousands of miles long, a wall that crossed deserts and climbed over impossibly jagged peaks, a wall that contained thousands of individual forts and towers, a wall that was guarded by over a million soldiers, a wall that took 200 years to build. Now imagine the enemy that this wall was built to defend against. The Mongols were nomadic warriors of legendary skill and savagery. Their empire encompassed most of the known world, from southern Asia to northern Europe, from the Middle East to the Sea of Japan. Now the fierce and unstoppable horsemen were bearing down on China. For the Chinese, there seemed only one solution: to turn their country into a vast fortress. The Great Wall chronicles a people's struggle for absolute security in a violent and dangerous world. It is a story of astonishing success and ultimate failure, of ingenuity, determination, the will to survive and, in the end, futility.

Wonders of the World series
The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.

"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." - Booklist

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Discover the awe-inspiring wonders of the world with The Great Wall: The story of 4,000 miles of earth and stone that turned a nation into a fortress. This captivating book takes you on a journey like no other, immersing you in the fascinating tale of a wall that spanned vast deserts and towering peaks. Imagine the ingenuity and determination it took to build a wall that stood 30 feet high for thousands of miles, containing forts and towers at every turn.

In a world threatened by the fierce and legendary Mongol warriors, China had only one solution—transforming their country into a vast fortress. Join us as we chronicle the remarkable struggle for absolute security in the face of a violent and dangerous world. Uncover the astonishing success and ultimate failure of this audacious undertaking, and witness the indomitable spirit of a people fighting for survival.

The Wonders of the World series, featuring The Great Wall, is not just any educational book. Drawing from her experience, Elizabeth Mann expertly weaves adventure and excitement into her writing while providing easily understood technical information. With lavishly realistic illustrations that bring the stories to life, these books capture the attention of even the most indifferent young readers.

Don't miss out on this captivating journey through history, geography, and architecture. Get your copy of The Great Wall today and discover why it has been hailed as one of the top ten non-fiction series for young readers. Join us in exploring the wonders of the world!

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